Budget Set Meal: Chikuwa Isobe-yaki
Cheap chikuwa turned into a treat in an aonori batter. Shallow-fried in a pan, not deep-fried. Also works straight in a bento.
Ingredients
- Chikuwa (fish tubes)4
- [batter] Flour3 tbsp
- [batter] Water2.5 tbsp
- [batter] Aonori1 tsp
- Vegetable oil3 tbsp
- Shredded cabbage & cherry tomatoesto taste
- Lemon & mayonnaise (optional)to taste
- Cooked rice1 bowl
- [miso soup] Tofu, dried wakame, miso, dashi (instant is fine)1 serving
- Pickles (takuan, etc.)to taste
Directions
- Cut the chikuwa in half diagonally. Mix the batter ingredients (slightly runny).
- Heat oil in a pan over medium, coat the chikuwa in batter and lay them in. Shallow-fry, rolling, for 3-4 minutes until golden all over.
- Drain on paper towel and plate with cabbage and cherry tomatoes. Add lemon or mayonnaise if you like.
- Arrange with rice, miso soup and pickles on a tray.